Dentin islands are frequently found in the root canals of which of the following permanent teeth ?
Correct answer: A. Maxillary 2nd premolar & mandibular canine
- A. Maxillary 2nd premolar & mandibular canine
- B. Maxillary 2nd premolar & maxillary 1st molar
- C. Maxillary lateral incisor & mandibular canine
- D. Maxillary 1st molar & mandibular 2nd premolar
Explanation
Dentin islands are characteristically encountered in the canals of the maxillary second premolar and mandibular canine because their roots commonly show complex internal dentin formation and canal anatomy.
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